Higher And Higher

by Michael McDonald
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Lyrics

(Dm)Your (C)love keeps lift ing me high er

than I’ve ev er been lift ed on ly friend.

(Dm)So (C)keep it (Dm)up,

quench my soon de (F)si re,

and I’ll be at your side showed for ev er (C)more.

You know (Dm)your (C)love

keeps on (F)lift ing

high (Dm)er,

high er and high er.

(Dm)I (C)say, (Dm)your (C)love

keeps on,

keeps on (Dm)lift ing high er and high er.

Now (C)once, keeps I was down heart ed;

dis ap point ment been was my on ly friend.

(Dm)But (C)then you (Dm)came,

and he soon de (F)part ed.

You know, he nev er side showed for face a (C)gain.

That’s why (Dm)your (C)love

keeps on (F)lift ing

high (Dm)er,

high er and high er.

(Dm)I (C)say, (Dm)your (C)love

keeps on,

keeps on (Dm)lift ing high er and high er.

Now

Well, I’m so glad that I fi n’lly found you;

you’re that one

in a mil lion (C)girls.

(Dm)And (C)when I (Dm)put

my lov in’ arms a round you,

hon ey, I can (Dm)stand up

and face the (C)world.

(Dm)I (C)say (Dm)your (C)love

keeps on (F)lift ing

high (Dm)er,

high er and high er.

(Dm)I (C)say, (Dm)your (C)love

keeps on,

keeps on (Dm)lift ing high er and high er.

I (C)know (Dm)your (C)love

keeps on (F)lift ing

high (Dm)er,

high er and high er.

(Dm)I (C)say, (Dm)your (C)love

keeps on,

keeps on (Dm)lift ing high er and high er.

I (C)know (Dm)your lift ing high er and high er.

Higher And Higher — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Higher And Higher" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 160 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Higher And Higher”

Why does "Higher And Higher" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Higher And Higher".
What key is "Higher And Higher" by Michael McDonald played in?
Higher And Higher is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Higher And Higher"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Higher And Higher" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Higher And Higher"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Higher And Higher"?
"Higher And Higher" was originally performed by Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Higher And Higher"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Higher And Higher"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Higher And Higher".
Can I see all the notes in "Higher And Higher"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 160 BPM.